Hori has announced its new officially licensedStreet Fighter 6 themed version of the Fighting Alpha fight stick for PS5 and it looks like everything a fan could want.
The Street Fighter 6 fight stick is slated to launch alongside the game itself on June 2 making it the perfect companion for playing on PS5, PS4, or PC. It's set to retail for $229.99 / £229.99 (approximately AU$340), making it $30 / £30 (around $44) more expensive than the standard Hori Fighting Alpha from September 2022.
For that extra cash, you're getting some truly stunning branding around the new art style of Street Fighter 6 instead of the standard blue hue of the original stick. The decal on the front shows off the change of art style well, with new purple branding on the sides adorning the logo to further separate it from the stock version.
If you're not sold on the base cover art that the new themed Hori Fighting Alpha for PS5 and PS4 comes with then that's okay. That's because this version comes with a link to download 18 different designs featuring the full Street Fighter 6 roster that you can print out and use instead.
Hori Fighting Alpha (Street Fighter 6 Edition) | $229.99 at Amazon(opens in new tab) It's the same stellar Fighting Alpha from last year but now decked out in a theme and color scheme that's sure to please any dedicated Street Fighter veteran. It's scheduled to release the game time as the game itself, so you won't be missing anything on day one.
New look aside, this truly is one of the best fight sticks on the market right now in my opinion. I've had one in my possession since September and have found its build quality and versatility to be unmatched for the asking price. You're getting the classic Hayabusa joystick and matte
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